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Abductions will impede Tokyo-Pyongyang ties

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NORTH KOREA/JAPAN

Any such rapprochement would be two-edged: suggesting a less acerbic Pyongyang, but also altering delicate alliance dynamics. Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reportedly did…

Seoul escalates bilateral dispute with Tokyo

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SOUTH KOREA/JAPAN

SOUTH KOREA/JAPAN: Seoul escalates dispute with Tokyo

Pyongyang-Tokyo ties will remain frozen

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NORTH KOREA/JAPAN

NORTH KOREA/JAPAN: Ties will remain frozen

Prospects for Japan and the Koreas to end-2022

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PROSPECTS H2 2022

Prospects for Japan and the Koreas to end-2022.

South Korean foreign policy gains may prove fragile

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SOUTH KOREA

Although it has long pursued an independent foreign policy, Seoul is accelerating cooperation with Washington amid concerns that its political gains may be undone by stronger…

Philippines will slowly strengthen hand against China

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PHILIPPINES

Duterte’s initial decision to scrap the pact was in line with his personal antipathy towards the United States, and his wish for better ties with Washington’s rival, Beijing…

South Korea's new presidency brings new foreign policy

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SOUTH KOREA

SOUTH KOREA: New presidency means new foreign policy

North Korea will provoke further

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NORTH KOREA

NORTH KOREA: Further provocations likely

Japan will engage steadfastly with South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Japan is viewed by ASEAN states as the most constructive player among the major powers. China is seen as aggressive and the United States as unreliable under President Donald…

Japan's political outlook stable but economy will slow

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JAPAN

The outlook for politics in Japan for the rest of 2019.